Cleric arrested for allegedly defiling daughter

Police in Naivasha are holding a cleric for allegedly sexually abusing his daughter for a period of two years.

The man was arrested after the 14-year-old reportedly exposed his deeds to her teachers.

The arrest came as it emerged that some years back the same pastor had been accused of having an illicit affair with his elder daughter.

A witness said it was not the first time the 45-year-old suspect had been involved in such kind of incidents.

“The cleric was involved in another similar scandal with another daughter but the girl escaped from home and was married before police could come in,” said the witness.

Naivasha sub-county Children Officer John Chege said the rescued girl was undergoing counselling at a Naivasha safe house.

Mr Chege said the minor was deeply traumatised. “The minor claims that she has been abused for over two years by the father. We have handed over the suspect to the police for action,” he said.

A senior police officer confirmed the suspect was in their custody. “The cleric is in our custody and he shall be charged in court with various offences including incest and indecent assault,” said the officer.